this will be a patriotic console strategy

The Novosibirsk studio Cyberia Nova shared news about the development of the game “Trouble” (a grant of more than 260 million rubles was allocated from the Russian budget for its creation). The roadmap of the project has been published, screenshots with images of some characters, videos with their animation, and a little bit about the plot of the game have been posted.

The plot of the game “Trouble” is based on the historical novel “Yuri Miloslavsky, or Russians in 1612” by Mikhail Zagoskin, first published in 1829. According to the plot, Prince Yuri Miloslavsky, together with Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, participates in the formation of the second militia and the fight against the Polish troops. The developers were inspired by the game Ghost of Tsushima, since it has a similar idea – the struggle of patriots against the invaders. Gamers may also find some similarities in graphics and mechanics with Assassins Creed and The Witcher.

Features of the game “Trouble”:

• Immersion in the culture of Europe of the 17th century and in the events of the Time of Troubles
• The plot unfolds in existing or historical locations that existed in the past (Kitai-Gorod or the Seven-spired Tower)
• The ability to variably pass part of the missions: through clashes, in stealth mode or using diplomacy
• The ability to complete individual quests is possible for heroes from warring camps
• Spectacular battles with the use of melee and firearms, thanks to the skills of the character and the ability to use the interactive game environment.
• The ability to take part in combat operations (defense or assault locations)
• Rhythmic and logical combat system with a low entry threshold, but with a variety of skills and abilities

According to the main storyline, it will be possible to play as Prince Miloslavsky, but during the game it will be possible to try on other historical roles. In addition to Miloslavsky, the black monk Agathon, Prince Pozharsky, Marina Mnishek, both False Dmitry, Prince Skopin-Shuisky, Princess Xenia Godunova, Swedish Count Jacob Delagardie, Governor Lyapunov, King Sigismund III and Khan Uraz Muhammad will be in the game.

The player will have to go through several battles: the Battle of Kromy, the Battle of Zaraisk, the Trinity Siege, the Moscow Uprising of 1611, the Siege of Smolensk, the Moscow Battle of 1612, the defeat of the Tushino camp and the siege of Pskov. There will be several parties to the conflict in the game, including the army of Ivan Bolotnikov, the first and second Russian militia, the Polish army, the Shuisky army, the armies of the two False Dmitrys and the Swedish troops. The plot will be divided into nine interconnected campaigns, the story will begin in 1601 during the time of Boris Godunov, and end in 1617 with the end of the Russo-Swedish war.

Based on the roadmap, the game will cost a total of about $20 million. Its release will take place in 2024, and first the developers plan to release the console versions, and only then the PC version may appear.